Vaga Servisu - Program Coordinator, Climate Change Adaptation Project - Oxfam in Timor-Leste

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Oxfam in Timor-Leste is recruiting!

 

Oxfam in Timor-Leste has a vacancy, open for creative, passionate, and enthusiastic people to join our team!

 

Application is now open for the role of Program Coordinator, Climate Change Adaptation project

 

We offer:

• competitive salary and medical allowance, monthly phone, and data allowance
• generous annual leave, sick leave, compassionate and cultural leave entitlements
• Medical allowance for residence staff and medical insurance as per Oxfam Australia policy for non-residence staff.
• flexible work hours, substantial paternity, maternity, and carers leave, and family-friendly work arrangements.

Join the Oxfam team, expand your career opportunities, and together make a difference for a Timor-Leste that brings rights, equality, and prosperity to all people. 

 

1.       Summary of Role and Responsibility

The Program Coordinator, Climate Change Adaptation is responsible for supporting the implementation of Climate Change Adaptation project activities and providing support and monitoring of project activities. She/he will be responsible for the management and delivery of the Climate Change Adaptation project under the Climate Justice pillar. The role will involve planning, overall budget monitoring, program implementation and monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) of Oxfam and partners activities related to the climate change adaptation, in line with Oxfam’s partnership approach. The role will be a key contact point for civil society partners, networks, and allies, and will accompany partners with technical support and capacity building. This will be achieved by leading in planning overall budget monitoring, program implementation and MEL, all in line with Oxfam’s partnership approach.

2.     Type of Contract

Location: This Position is based in Dili, Timor-Leste

 

Type of Contract: Fixed term. This position is full-time, National Position, Open for national staff only. 

3.     Skills and Experience required

• University degree or diploma in agriculture and technical knowledge on climate-smart agricultural practices, water and soil management, organic farming, livelihoods and markets are desirable. 
• Understanding and experience of applying MEL approaches and tools.
• Experience networking with and working with civil society partners in Timor-Leste.
• Experience working with civil society an advantage.
• Relevant qualifications or skills in a resilience related discipline highly desirable.
• Ability to write and review high quality project reports and case studies in Tetum and ideally English.
• Fluent Tetum. Good written, reading and spoken English desirable.

4. How to Apply

Applicants can submit and request a detailed position description from Benigna Vicente Martins, People Learning and Development Coordinator, by emailing benignam@oxfam.org.au

 

Applicants shall submit application letters outlining experience related to the role (no longer than 2 pages) and a CV (no longer than 4 pages). No certificates, copies of qualifications, or testimonials are required at this stage of application, and these will not be included in the consideration of candidate suitability.

 

5. Application Deadlines

Applications must be submitted by 11 August 2025, 5 pm Dili Time.

 

It is required that applicants must submit valid Bom comportment from the Ministry of Justice for residence applicants and a police certificate for non-residence applicants If applicants are successful in the recruitment process.

 

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation, abuse, lack of integrity, and financial misconduct; and is committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us. Oxfam is a child-safe organization, and successful applicants will be required to sign the Oxfam International Employee Code of Conduct and submit a Criminal register certificate from their home country or Bom Comportamentu from the Ministry of Justice for Timorese before signing the employment contract with Oxfam.

 

Only Short-Listed Applicants will be contacted.

Oxfam is an equal opportunity employer. Women and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.